2011 Map of Si Merrell Slough

About this map

Si Merrell Slough and its drainages define this remote borderland landscape where the Montana plains meet the Canadian boundary. The 2011 survey reveals a sparse network of section-line roads such as N. Madoc Rd and Rubin Rd that service a series of small water management features and isolated landmarks. The presence of Baby Blue Dam and Paradis Pond indicates the ongoing importance of water collection in this arid ranching environment. To the east, the prominent elevation of Square Butte stands as a clear navigational point above the winding courses of Outlet Creek and Whitetail Creek. The map documents a quiet period of rural land use, where the grid of the Public Land Survey System dictates the movement of travel and the boundaries of large agricultural holdings.